Urban Meyer Returns to Utah Football Program for Practice Visit
Former Utah football coach Urban Meyer visited a recent Utes practice and spoke to the team, continuing a tradition of mentorship with current head coach Morgan Scalley. Meyer, who led the Utes to significant success in the early 2000s, shared…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 10, 2026 —
Former Utah football coach Urban Meyer made a visit to a recent Utes practice, engaging with the current team and continuing a mentorship tradition with head coach Morgan Scalley.
Meyer, who previously coached the Utes from 2003 to 2004 and led the program to considerable success during his tenure, addressed the team during the practice session. He shared his guiding philosophy, emphasizing the importance of “being elite at the hard things” with the current players.
The visit underscores a continued connection between Meyer and the Utah football program. Morgan Scalley, currently the head coach, has maintained a relationship with Meyer, who has been a figure of influence in college football. Meyer’s time at Utah is remembered for his ability to build successful teams, and his return offers a link to that past era for the current generation of athletes.
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